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Nikhil Nath

Ahmedabad

Summary

Accomplished Accounts Officer with strong leadership skills in financial operations. Proven ability to manage invoicing for major projects, analyze financial data, and provide insights that drive effective cash flow management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Officer (Manager F&A)

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd
Ahmedabad
01.2011 - Current
  • Managing and monitoring the revenue accounting of CFA and Enterprise Business services of BSNL, Gujarat region.
  • Oversaw the reconciliation of outgoing GST liability in the monthly GSTR and the overall annual GST return, also.
  • Assisted in the financial vetting of non-standard business opportunities and proposals, coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize margins, mitigate risks, manage tax and license fee implications, while remaining commercially competitive.
  • Ensuring accurate invoicing and financial reporting of revenue emanating from non-standard projects acquired, adhering to applicable accounting standards.
  • Coordinated quarterly closure activities, overseeing the audit and reconciliation of revenue for the Gujarat region, to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Managed invoicing and receivables of important projects like BharatNet under Digital India, GSWAN, Smart City, etc., involving liaising with government bodies like the DOT and state PSUs.
  • Engaged with commercially important customers in the early phase of my career, such as ONGC, RBI, the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, Torrent Group, etc., to manage their invoicing and receivables issues.
  • Monitored cash flow, and provided insights for effective cash flow forecasting and receivable management.
  • Implemented the then-new CDR accounting package in the Gujarat region in 2016.
  • Provided assistance in developing new accounting systems and procedures.
  • Provided training for junior staff on accounting software and best practices in finance.
  • Prepared detailed analyses of revenue trends and forecasts for management review.

Education

Master of Arts - Business Accountancy

St Xavier's High School
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
01-2008

Skills

  • Invoicing management
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Revenue recognition
  • Accounts receivable
  • SAP
  • MS Excel

Accomplishments

  • Awarded a letter of appreciation by the Gujarat Circle Finance Head for implementing the CDR Trial Balance Accounting package in all 17 zones of the Gujarat Circle for accounting revenue of Telecom CFA services
  • Awarded a letter of appreciation by the Gujarat Circle Finance Head for centralizing revenue accounting of CFA and Enterprise Business services
  • Issued a certificate of appreciation by the Gujarat Circle head for FY for collection management
  • Issued a certificate of appreciation and recognition by the Gujarat Circle Head for exemplary services in accounting and collection from various government projects on BSNL Formation Day
  • Received an honorary trophy from BSNL Madhya Pradesh Circle for providing training and assisting the circle in implementing the CDR trial accounting package in Madhya Pradesh Circle
  • Provided training at multiple levels, mentoring juniors, and also providing valuable insights into telecom accounting intricacies that aid them in having better control and assist them in realizing targets efficiently

Timeline

Accounts Officer (Manager F&A)

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd
01.2011 - Current

Master of Arts - Business Accountancy

St Xavier's High School
Nikhil Nath